12-07-21 Business Improvement District Minutes2017 — 2027 KALISPELL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting date: December 7, 2021
Location: Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 15 Depot Park, Conference Room
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Kisa Davison, Catherine Potter, Marshall Noice, Cara Lemire, Gabe
Mariman, Pam Mower, Jon Fetveit & Pam Carbonari (BID Exec. Coordinator)
CITY ATTENDEES: Katharine King
PUBLIC IN ATTENDANCE: Lorraine Clarno, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 8.40 AM by Kisa Davison, Chair
MOTION: to approve the agenda dated December 7 and the minutes of November 2 by Cara Lemire
with a second from Pam Mower. Motion passed unanimously.
HEARING OF THE PUBLIC: Lorraine Clarno indicated that the Chamber of Commerce has had
growth discussions with the Chamber board and committees. They are identifying projects and
priorities to share with the State and MDOT as we prepare for the allocated funds from the Federal
$1.2 trillion deal. The projects identified by the Government Affairs chamber committee to date are
the South Bypass, Septic issues and possible sewer plant in Evergreen and broad band.
Financial Review — The board reviewed the financial report with limited discussion.
City report — Katharine informed the board that the Urban Renewal board will be bringing forward a
positive recommendation to the city council regarding the proposed parking garage. TIF will be
allocated to make payments on the garage if the council agrees. Currently the city is looking at a 4
story garage with approximately 250 parking stalls. At this time the thinking is the facility will be 100%
permit (leased) parking only. There was significant conversation regarding the parking downtown and
the impacts of the potential garage. The city is applying for another Brownsfield Grant which will be
dedicated to planning including the Kalispell Center Mall.
Tenant List — Catherine suggests that a team of people work together (not the entire board) to work
on a "dream list" of businesses that would be desired in downtown. A list of potential properties will
need to be created and Catherine indicated that she would circulate a potential list.
Liquor Licensing- Knowing that liquor licensing and the lack of availability of licenses is an issue for
downtown Kalispell, Catherine suggested that the BID speak to an attorney about how the situation
might be improved and what the steps might be. Gabe will give Catherine the name of an attorney
who she could contact and then make a determination if we want to have someone come & talk to the
board about possible legislation.
Developers Group update — The Developers Group will be meeting on December 8 at 9.30
tomorrow. Discussion will begin with parking. Other topics that potentially will be discussed are an on-
line portal for businesses and start-up businesses on the city website.
Additional Discussion Items:
Flower Bid: We received one bid for the flowers downtown from Plant Land. Marshall made a motion
to approve the flower bid as presented from Plant Land with a second from Kisa. The motion passed
unanimously. Plant Land is proposing red/white and blue flowers this year and the board agreed with
that. A discussion regarding flowers on the Parkline will need to be created with the start of a new
volunteer group — Friends of the Parkline. The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce indicated that the
funds for projects on the trail could be deposited and disbursed through the Chamber Community
Foundation.
Holiday Saving Pass — Goes live tomorrow.
Facade Grant — The Ford Building — Kim Crum owner of the building is requesting yet another
extension on the $5,000 grant approved for the improvements to the Ford Building. The project grant
was first awarded in June of 2020. Many issues later she has finally received approval from the city
of Kalispell and has begun the work. The Board agreed to offer one last extension until 7/1/22 with a
motion from Pam Mower and second by Jon Fetveit. The motion passed unanimously.
RFP for PR Campaign: Specific goals and discussion regarding this issue will be held at the January
BID meeting and/or on 1/18 at 9.00 AM. This item will also be brought forward to the Developers
group. Kisa will develop an agenda for a separate meeting
New Business:
Marshall Noice will be having a reception on Friday evening at Montana Modern Fine Art, featuring
the work of an artist from Portugal — Lucia de Brito Franco.
ADJOURN: The meeting was adjourned by Chair Davison at 10.15 AM with a motion by Jon Fetveit
and a second from Marshall which passed unanimously.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 8.30 AM — Kalispell Chamber of
Commerce, 15 Depot Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Carbonari
Executive Coordinator